MEGA Lookbook: A Chic Girl’s Guide to Nailing the Capri Pant Revival

Welcome to the comeback of the capris. Here’s how to wear them—straight from Emily Ratajkowski, Anne Hathaway, and Bella Hadid.

By Biel Arevalo May 30, 2025

Somewhere between trousers and shorts lies a no man’s land called the capri pant. Misunderstood and often mistaken for a fashion misstep, they’ve been benched in favor of “trendier” lengths. But Bella Hadid and fellow style-setters have made the case for their comeback. Welcome to the lookbook where we redeem the irredeemable—and hand you the keys to unlock the it girls’ looks.

Capri pants on the runway — ^{Even recent runways have been quietly pushing the capri comeback}

Power Slouch

You’re running late, coffee in hand, and you look like you’ve just left a successful casting call. That’s the power of capris styled with an oversized blazer. Emily Ratajkowski’s look works because it toys with contrast: sharp tailoring up top, and a casual crop below. A contradiction that works, and works hard.

DO: Opt for neutral or muted tones to keep the look effortlessly chic and easy to mix and match.

DONT: Rely on cliché office accessories like a rigid tote or boring pumps if you’re going for the off-duty model vibe. It kills the playful tension.

Modern Hepburn

This is the original capri formula. Worn by the woman who glides through errands and coffee dates like she stars in her own black-and-white film, it’s dangerously elegant. Take it from Anne Hathaway—classic but never boring.

DO: Pick slim capris to elongate the legs and a structured button-down to maintain polish. Pair with minimalist flats for added sophistication.

DON’T: Wear loose bottoms with an oversized top as this can swallow your figure.

Sports Mode

You may not be headed to Pilates, but you could’ve fooled us. This is capris styled in their comfiest, coolest form. It’s functional fashion for the woman in motion—like Bella Hadid—even if she’s just running to the café.

Bella Hadid in Capri Pants — ^{Bella Hadid in capri pants}

DO: Break the sportiness if you’re not actually headed to a workout. Think mules or a painfully tiny bag that wouldn’t fit any of your gym essentials.

DON’T: Fall for flashy athleisure logos unless they serve a visual purpose. Quiet luxury trumps hype brand overload.

Featured Image: CHRISTIAN HOGSTEDT (via Facebook), WHO WHAT WEAR (via X)